Meet our September Artists:
Irina Laucius and Tiana Tytarenko


Explore my work at www.ilaucius.art
Follow on Instagram: @Irishla555
Facebook: J’ai Osé. Irina’s Abstract Art
Email: ilaucius.art@gmail.com
For purchases, visit: www.ilaucius.art
or call 647-281-3690
Irina Laucius
I am is a self-taught abstract expressionist and mixed media artist, originally from Belarus and now residing in Welland, Ontario. With over 28 years in Canada, she transitioned from a successful banking career to pursue her passion for art full-time. Her Bachelor’s degree in Social Science adds unique depth to her work, which explores the vibrant realms of acrylics, mixed media, and watercolours. My artistic approach is characterized by spontaneity and boldness, seeking a harmonious balance of colour, mark-making, form, and contrast. The creations are deeply influenced by music, art, nature, and personal life experiences, resulting in dynamic abstract paintings that invite viewers to explore her creative process. My work has been showcased in notable venues, including solo exhibitions at the Lithuanian House (2019 and 2020) and as a featured artist in the Online Gallery ArtWe (Toronto). In August 2025, I was honoured to be among the 100 finalists in the Global Art League competition in Montreal. I have also participated in the 33rd through 45th Art in the Workplace Exhibitions at the Atrium of McMaster University in Hamilton. I am an active member of the Visual Artists of Welland (Seaway Mall) and St. Catharines Art Association.

Explore my work at www.tianatytarenko.art
Follow on Instagram: tiana_artlab
Facebook: Tiana ArtLab
Email: tatiana.titarenko@yahoo.com
Tiana Tytarenko
Visual artist based in Hamilton, Canada. Originally from Ukraine, she has lived in several countries, experiences that have shaped her artistic perspective and creative journey.
Inspired by the quiet beauty of nature, she creates expressive floral landscapes and botanical paintings that celebrate light, color, and the emotions found in everyday moments.
Painting became a turning point in her life. After many years working as a hairstylist, she discovered art as a way to express feelings that words could not capture. What began as a personal creative journey soon grew into a full-time artistic practice.
Working primarily in oil and also in acrylic, Tetiana is known for her expressive impasto technique, building rich textures that invite viewers to experience each painting beyond the visual. Her work explores the relationship between light, memory, and nature, capturing not only the appearance of a place or flower, but the feeling it leaves behind.
Since relocating to Canada, Tetiana has continued to develop her artistic career through solo exhibitions, gallery shows, and live painting events.
Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions at the Shevchenko Museum in Toronto and Legacy Art Gallery in Mississauga. In 2026, she received first place at The Brush Off, a live painting competition hosted by THEMUSEUM in Kitchener, Ontario. Her paintings are held in private collections across Canada, the United States, Europe, and beyond.
For Tytarenko, every painting begins with an emotion rather than a composition. Whether inspired by blooming gardens, quiet fields, or the changing light of a summer evening, she strives to create artwork that brings a sense of warmth, peace, and lasting connection. She believes that art should do more than decorate a space - it should preserve a feeling that can be lived with every day.
Art Gallery + Concert Space
The arts have been a long-held, integral, and energizing source of passion at St. James.
Each month, we feature a visual artist in the Art Gallery at St. James located in our brightly lit sanctuary.
We have a passion for music, and proudly host recitals and other special concerts in the same space.


